Dave Canales Responds to Bryce Young's Contract Situation
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young is eligible for a contract extension with the Carolina Panthers.
Bryce Young remains eligible for a contract extension with the Carolina Panthers, who have picked up his fifth-year option but have not yet committed to a long-term deal. On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Panthers head coach Dave Canales declared Young as the team's franchise quarterback. Canales expressed his love for Young's trajectory, citing his performance in critical moments and his ability to remain cool under pressure.
He added that Young's presence gives Canales the opportunity to focus on helping him improve daily. Canales declined to comment on the ongoing contract negotiations, stating that the team would handle those discussions internally with their front office. The Carolina Panthers are set to kick off the 2024 season with a Week 1 game against the Chicago Bears on September 13.
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